I suppose this is the the appropriate place to post at least part of my question - I'm a MoCo resident who just ordered a handgun from United. Grew up with rifles in Southern MD and still shoot every time I visit family in TN, but this is my first time purchasing guns and ammo as an adult living in the DC metro area. I was able to pick up some Federal 115-grain target rounds at United but obviously it's slim pickins these days. I made the decision to become a handgun owner for home protection (though I've rediscovered a love for shooting as a sport) so while I'll put mostly target ammo through this thing at the range I also want to stock up on some Federal HST or any good defensive rounds. I've seen and heard conflicting info about ordering for delivery to MoCo, seems like it's technically not illegal but sellers are apprehensive about shipping here.
So that's a long winded way to ask, what's the deal with shipping ammo to MoCo, and what do you recommend given the current shortages? Is there a local store that's well-stocked at the moment?
So that's a long winded way to ask, what's the deal with shipping ammo to MoCo, and what do you recommend given the current shortages? Is there a local store that's well-stocked at the moment?